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We have a black lab who is 2.5 years old and our neighbor has a female who is 1.5 years old who is apparently in heat. Since she started her heat, my male has not eaten and if he does eat it he simply throws it up soon after. Now he won't even eat his treats. Am I in danger of losing my dog, how can I help him, will he eat before he gets to bad? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

That is a new one to me. I have never heard of a dog haveing a hard time eating because another dog is in heat. Are you sure it's because of the neighbor's dog? Not that I don't believe you, it just sounds so opposite of what might be the problem...

Thaddeus....it's not at all uncommon for an intact male to get so excited that he is not interested in eating. Ask any serious breeder - we've all experienced it - usually it's the younger boys who haven't been used at stud much; the older ones seem to know what's going on and handle it better. I've also had some boys throw up occasionally, too. It can be a bit of a problem for breeders who are actively showing a male, as they will drop weight just when you're trying to show them!
He won't starve himself so don't worry...he may drop a few pounds, but she'll be less attractive shortly and he'll resume his appetite. He'll probably start nibbling again within a couple days.

If your boy isn't being shown and you're not planning on breeding him, then neutering him will negate all these issues. Good luck!

I got on here to look and see what my dog's problem was, and lo and behold, someone had the same problem. My brother brought his female dog to my house to breed with my dog. My male had never been with a female before, we just figured that nature would take over. It did. They did. The female is still here because my brother went overseas. Well, after they "did", my male won't eat, and has thrown up a few times. I tried everything. I even put a piece of ham in his mouth, he spit it out. She's eating like a damn horse. I guess the "deed" was great for her, but not so much for him. At least now I know that it will pass. I just have to deal with it for now. Both dogs, soaking wet, don't weigh 10 pounds, so I sure hope he doesn't lose too much weight. Thanks to Thad, who asked the question, and thanks to the person who answered it.

I got on here to look and see what my dog's problem was, and lo and behold, someone had the same problem. My brother brought his female dog to my house to breed with my dog. My male had never been with a female before, we just figured that nature would take over. It did. They did. The female is still here because my brother went overseas. Well, after they "did", my male won't eat, and has thrown up a few times. I tried everything. I even put a piece of ham in his mouth, he spit it out. She's eating like a damn horse. I guess the "deed" was great for her, but not so much for him. At least now I know that it will pass. I just have to deal with it for now. Both dogs, soaking wet, don't weigh 10 pounds, so I sure hope he doesn't lose too much weight. Thanks to Thad, who asked the question, and thanks to the person who answered it.

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